This is a demo template - using Estonia as an example - to collect information for the 2015 catalogue of material resource efficiency policies. The structure and contents of this document are identical to the already distributed Word template. However, online fiches will also include country-specific graphs on material resource use and efficiency, based on Eurostat data, for the optional Question_20. In mid-March we will upload 39 separate documents for each of the EEA countries.

Europe's environment and climate policies have delivered substantial benefits, improving the environment and quality of life, while driving innovation, job creation and growth. Despite these gains, Europe still faces a range of persistent and growing environmental challenges. Addressing them will require fundamental changes in the systems of production and consumption that are the root cause of environmental problems.

Our well-being depends on using natural resources. We extract resources, and transform them into food, buildings, furniture, electronic devices, clothes, etc. Yet, our exploitation of resources outpaces the environment’s ability to regenerate them and provide for us. How can we ensure the long-term well-being of our society? Greening our economy can certainly help.